Become a padawan learner

Find one or two people who are successful in doing what you want to do.  Connect with them. Make a list of questions and ask for their advice.

1. Find someone who shouldn’t excel at a skill but does anyway. They’ll have insights that regular experts lack thus giving you more ways to pursue the skill.
2. Ignore the details and try to focus on the big picture. Once you grasp the key concepts, the rest should flow more...

• One has to really connect with the mentor and get to know them. You can ask what they do during weekends, what books they are reading, and their hobbies.
• Connecting at a personal level is refreshing for most people, who would want a break from their work.
• Be career-specifi...